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How many people pass away in car accidents?
Most people don’t spend much time actually thinking about the risks they face from car accidents. The statistics do not cross your mind when you hop behind the wheel to go to the grocery store. Maybe you think about it a little before a long road trip but not that...
Do you have a plan ready to pass on ownership of your business?
If you have invested significant amounts of your own time, money and mental energy in the creation of a business, you likely feel significant pride in your achievement. Some people even compare a company they built to their children. It's common for people to want to...
Can a homeowner back out of a Massachusetts home sale?
You’ve accepted a new job in Massachusetts and have found a house to buy that you love. You’ve signed all the documents, paid your deposit and you’re ready to start packing. Is your house purchase a done deal? Is there a way the deal could fall through on the...
Keeping your distance from dangerous drivers
You can’t always keep your distance from dangerous drivers. Someone in the oncoming lanes could start texting and drift over the centerline. There’s nothing you can do. However, there are plenty of times that you can spot a dangerous driver in advance, and that’s when...
2 injured in head-on crash near Worcester
Significant car crashes can lead to injuries or death, impacting multiple lives. Unfortunately, many of these crashes could have been avoided and are only the result of drivers who are not acting safely while behind the wheel. For example, a recent case on Route 20...
The benefits a company can receive from nondisclosure agreements
Employment contracts can help your company protect itself from the unethical behaviors of current and former staff members by placing specific limits and rules on what they do with information that they learn while working at your company. Nondisclosure agreements are...
Don’t make any mistakes with a dangerous dog
You must take dog bite injuries seriously. They can be fatal. People love dogs and often underestimate how dangerous they can be. Encountering the wrong dog can lead to serious injuries for adults and children. If you’re walking down the sidewalk or perhaps going for...
Steps to take after a car accident
If you’ve ever been in a car accident, you know just how chaotic it can be. Even if you do your best to remain calm, it seems like everything around you is moving at 100 miles per hour. Fortunately, when you know the steps to take after a car accident, it’s easier to...
Construction contracts must have these points
When you hire a contractor for a home or business project, you must ensure that the contract protects you. The contractor is going to do the same from their standpoint. Before you sign the document, there are a few things that you need to ensure are in place. One of...
How long do you have to file an injury lawsuit in Massachusetts?
When you were injured in a car crash or hurt in a slip-and-fall accident, you thought your injuries were minor and assumed they would heal pretty quickly. Months later, you find out that you had a hidden injury that didn’t manifest right away, like a slipped disc in...
